Varian CP-4900 GC
Micro-GC
Simple, reliable, and
cost-effective gas
analysis wherever
you need it!
Separations in seconds When the composition of gas
mixtures is critical, Varians CP-4900
Analysis anywhere Micro-GC delivers the information
Easily exchangeable GC you need time after time. Our 4th
generation micro-GC generates more
channels data in less time for faster and
better business decisions.
The Speed You Need
Precise gas analysis in seconds rather
than minutes brings improved
product quality and more exact
product valuation to industries such
as oil and gas exploration, refining,
natural gas production and
distribution, fuel cell development,
and specialty gas production.
On the Road with the CP-4900
The CP-4900 is a rugged, compact
analyzer for lab-quality gas analysis
at any site.
With advanced micro-machining and
computing technologies, the
CP-4900 offers one to four plug-
and-play GC channels. Each channel
is a separate GC with pneumatics,
injector, column, and detector.
User exchangeable GC channels
provide quick and easy reconfigura-
tion or repair.
Increase Monitoring Frequency
Micro-electronic gas control with
time-programmable backflush lets
you inject samples while eliminating
contaminants. Fast analysis and
frequent process monitoring with the
CP-4900 ensures high quality end
products.
Immediate Start-Up
On arrival, the CP-4900 provides the
results and ruggedness you demand
in the lab and in the field for the
analysis of gas and vapor streams.
Start-up is immediate with electronic
data sheets (EDS) which store
operational history and the last used
method for each GC channel. The
CP-4900 can be controlled from
virtually anywhere in the world
through a PC and the internet using
industry standard protocols.

CP-4900 GC Specifications
Configuration: one to four plug-
and-play GC channels
Control: independent control for
each channel with its separate
pneumatics, injector, column, and
detector
Injector
Micro-machined injector with no
moving parts
Injection volume: 1 L to 10 L,
software selectable
Optional heated injector: 30 C to
110 C, including heated transfer
line
Column Oven
Temperature range: 30 C to
180 C, isothermal
Optional backflush capability
Detector
Micro-machined Thermal
Conductivity Detector (TCD)
Dual-channel (sample and
reference)
Internal volume: 200 nL per
channel
Filaments: 4
Detection Limits
WCOT columns: 1 ppm
Micro-packed columns: 10 ppm
Operating Range
Concentration: 1 ppm to 100%
level
Linear dynamic range: 106
GC GC/MS HPLC AAS ICP ICP-MS UV-Vis-NIR Fluorescence Dissolution NMR Analytical Supplies
Repeatability: < 0.5% RSD for
propane at 1 mol % level for WCOT
columns at constant temperature
and pressure
Carrier Gas
He, H , N or Ar: 550 10 kPa
2 2
(80 1.5 psig) input
Inlet connection: 3.2 mm (1/8 in.)
stainless steel compression fitting
(Swagelok)
Sampling
Sample inlet: 1.6 mm (1/16 in.)
stainless steel Valco fitting with
replaceable 5 m stainless steel
filter
Sample conditions: non-
condensing gas of 0 C to 40 C
Maximum sample input pressure:
200 kPa (29 psig)
Optional separate sample inlet in
front or back
Environmental Requirements
Humidity (relative): 0% to 95%
non-condensing
Temperature: 0 C to 50 C
Dimensions and Weight
Two-channel system: 28 cm (h) x
15 cm (w) x 30 cm (d)
Four-channel system: 28 cm (h) x
15 cm (w) x 55 cm (d)
Weight: minimum of 5.2 kg
Power Requirements
Main power: 90-130 Vac or
180-260 Vac, 50-60 Hz
Output: 12 Vdc, maximum 180W
Micro-GC
Communication
Analog input: 6 signals
External port: RS-232
Optional: Ethernet TCP/IP with
static IP address
Optional: Com Port for external
devices, selectable RS-232 or
RS-485
Control/Data Handling Software
Standard packages: Star
Chromatography Workstation or
CP Matre-Elite
Regulatory compliance and
reports: meet requirements,
particularly for the natural gas
and petrochemical industries
Special packages: ISOCAL and BTU
for natural gas properties, such as
calorific value and relative density,
meet ISO 6976, GPA 2171, and
ASTM D 3588 standards
Optional Field Case
Gas containers: one or two 300 mL
gas containers with maximum
pressure of 12,000 kPa (1740 psig)
Rechargeable battery packs: two
Two-channel system: 37 cm (h) x
29 cm (w) x 41 cm (d)
Four-channel system: 37 cm (h) x
29 cm (w) x 72 cm (d)
Weight with CP-4900: minimum
of 16 kg
Optional Micro-Gasifier
Heated pressure reducing regulator
Injection of high pressure LPG or
LNG samples
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